G-shock Atomic Solar Watch
by CASIO
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Customer Review: G Shock Atomic Solar
Summary: 4 Stars
I bought two as gift's for Christmas, while I waited for delivery, I was concerned the watch would look cheap, but not so, really good looking model and my boys seemed to really like them. My one son is out doors type, motocross racer and said this was the perfect watch. Solar power is OK, but you can not let it lay around, it needs to be outside to get a really good charge. I did find it at COSCO later for $8.00 less than amazon, but after tax and the convenience of front door delivery, what's a couple bucks. Customer Review: Happy w/Purchase
Summary: 4 Stars
It appeared to me that my order was not processed (forgotten about) until I inquired about its status, at which time, the watch was promptly shipped, received and in perfect working order. I am very happy with this watch, but agree with others in that it would be better servered if it had a count-down feature.Customer Review: Great Watch
Summary: 5 Stars
My husband really likes this watch. Keeps accurate time and the solar-charging feature works well. However, the manual is written in too small print and he had to go online to get a readable copy. The copy online wasn't for this particular style and he had to call Casio to find out what some of the features were for. Now that he know, everything works great and he like all the features on this watch. Customer Review: CASIO QUALITY
Summary: 5 Stars
I have owned a few Casio watches and consider them to be excellent quality for the money. The G-Shock watch is great because it automatically sets the correct time and is solar powered. It feels and looks great on my arm. It is perfect for sports. I have another Casio watch that I use for dress etc. Customer Review: Make sure you have a backup
Summary: 5 Stars
This is an excellent watch. It is virtually indestructible, feeds on sunlight, and "phones home." The common criticisms of this and its atomic G-Shock siblings are that they are cumbersome and ugly. Admittedly, it is not the slimmest, sleekest watch in the world. And no, it isn't the most elegant either. And clearly, style and comfort do indeed enter into the equation when you are shopping for a watch. But this is not a fashion watch, nor was it ever meant to be one. It is a functional one. You might wear a sleek, beautiful Movado watch to the opera, but you are not likely to subject such a watch to all the stresses and strains of an active lifestyle. This watch will take whatever you can throw at it and then some, and it will be accurate to the atomic second. So, it is a very different kind of watch from a stylish Movado. My Movado sits quietly in the darkness of my jewelry cabinet most of the time; it is "too good" to wear every day.
I have worn my atomic G-Shock for over a year now, and have grown to depend on it. However, I recently decided to purchase another. Here's why: The watch does indeed feed on sunlight. You never need to hassle with a battery. You may have it fully charged in October. But as you go into the dark months of winter, without adequate exposure to sunlight, the watch will slowly begin losing its charge. Eventually, in the middle of winter, you may find it going into a state of hibernation if its charge falls below a certain threshold. In that event, all you can do is take it off and leave it in the feeble winter sunlight for a number of days until it is recharged. During that recharging time, you will need a backup watch to wear, if you have one. I didn't. I was originally going to buy a cheap stand-in, but decided instead to buy a second atomic G-Shock, so impressed was I by the first one's resilience and dependability.
In summary, this watch is not meant to replace the stylish watch you wear to the opera or other dressy occasions. This is a functional, everyday watch, resilient, self-sufficient, and intelligent.